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    Overview

    Development of skills to plan and undertake a qualitative study including identifying research questions suitable for qualitative study, recruiting participants, collecting and analysing data.

    This paper will give students an understanding of the strengths and the theoretical underpinnings of qualitative methodologies used in public health research from different disciplinary perspectives. We will look at a range of qualitative methodologies, as well as the usual ways of collecting qualitative data. Students will develop skills in how to assess and ensure the rigour of qualitative studies, as well as ensure that ethical issues are addressed in the design of their research.

    The paper takes an experiential approach, with students working on a research topic of their interest. It will provide a good grounding for undertaking qualitative research at master's level.

    About this paper

    Paper title Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
    Subject Public Health
    EFTS 0.125
    Points 15 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (2 September 2024 - 9 November 2024) (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (2 September 2024 - 9 November 2024) (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (2 September 2024 - 9 November 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,551.63
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MA, MSc, MHealSc, MPH, DPH, PGDipArts, PGDipHealSc, PGDipPHC, PGCertPH, PGCertPHC
    Eligibility

    Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline or recognised equivalent.

    Contact

    Wellington Campus: publichealth.wellington@otago.ac.nz
    Christchurch Campus: publichealth.christchurch@otago.ac.nz
    Dunedin Campus: publichealth.dunedin@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Wellington Campus: Emma Osborne (Overall Convenor)

    Christchurch Campus: Professor Gillian Abel

    Dunedin Campus: Professor Sarah Derrett

    Paper Structure

    Topics:

    1. Introduction to qualitative research; literature searching
    2. Planning and designing qualitative research; writing a literature review
    3. Postpositive approaches; in-depth interviews; ethnographic research; field practices
    4. Constructivist approaches; using documents
    5. Critical theory approaches; focus groups
    6. Qualitative analysis; presenting research

    Assessment:

    • Assignment 1: (45%)
    • Assignment 2: (55%)
    Teaching Arrangements

    Wednesday mornings: 9:00am - 12:00pm

    One block day 9am-4:30pm, date to be confirmed with local convenor

    Textbooks

    Tracy S (2020). Qualitative Research Methods: Collecting evidence, crafting analysis, communicating impact. Second edition, Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Blackwell

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

    • Demonstrate an understanding of the assumptions underpinning qualitative research methodologies
    • Demonstrate an understanding of qualitative methods to recruit participants, collect data and analyse data
    • Plan a rigorous qualitative study

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (2 September 2024 - 9 November 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 09:00-11:50 35, 37-38, 40-41

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 09:00-11:50 39
    Wednesday 14:00-16:50 39

    1st Non standard period (2 September 2024 - 9 November 2024)

    Location
    Wellington
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle

    1st Non standard period (2 September 2024 - 9 November 2024)

    Location
    Christchurch
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle
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